It was my second visit to the Sierra Nevada mountain range in Southern Spain (Andalusia), and opposed to December I had not to deal with snow and ice this time but with summer heat, obviously.

Located in that mountain range is (Pico de) Mulhacén, the highest peak in continental Spain boasting 3479 meters AMSL. The only Spanish mountain surpassing Mulhacén is Pico del Teide (3715 meters AMSL) on the … read more

The Sierra Nevada (“snow-clad mountain range”) is a well-known skiing region in Southern Spain (Andalusia), but you can make there lots of nice mountain hikes and mountain climbs too.

In fact, the highest mountains in continental Spain are located in this easily accessible mountain range (the highest Spanish mountain however is Pico del Teide on Tenerife, 3715 meters AMSL).

Especially easy to ascend even during the winter season is Sierra … read more